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@Livingwater Study1B...Elijah,A man like us... (Scripture Portions: 1 Kings 16: 28-34; 17:1; James 5: 17-18) Elijah’s ministry marked the beginning of the end of Baal worship in Israel. Elijah’s life was filled with turmoil. At times he was bold and decisive, and at other times fearful and tentative. He alternately demonstrates victory and defeat, followed by recovery. Elijah knew both the power of God and the depths of depression. Below are the remaining peculiarities of Elijah.... 3 . ELIJAH LIVED IN A DAY OF SPIRITUAL DECLENSION AND APOSTASY A succession of seven wicked kings had reigned over Israel: (1) Jeroboam (1 Kings 12:28-33); (2) Nadab (15:25-26); (3) Baasha (15:27-28); (4) Elah , a drunkard and a murderer (16:8-9); (5) Zimri, guilty of treason (16:20); (6) Omri (16:25-26); and (7) Ahab (16:28-33), with whom must be linked his notoriously wicked wife Jezebel. Worship of the true God had all but ceased; Baal-worship had become the national religion. Only 7000 Israeli

@Livingwater Series 17 Happy Sunday! Ruminate on this as you prepare for service Study 1 ELIJAH, THE MAN AND HIS MINISTRY (Scripture Portions: 1 Kings 16: 28-34; 17:1; James 5: 17-18) Elijah was a mighty man of God –- in some respects the greatest of all the prophets since Moses and until the advent of John the Baptist (Matthew 11:11). Although he lived 3000 years ago and his period of ministry was comparatively short, he is by no means a forgotten character –- look up Malachi 4:5; Matthew 11:14; 27:47; Luke 1:17; John 1:21. As we study his life and ministry the Holy Spirit will teach us valuable lessons which will enable us to live for and serve the Lord more effectively. Elijah’s sudden appearance upon the page of scripture centres upon the tremendous announcement he made to Ahab –- read 1 Kings 17:1, and compare James 5:17-18. However, before we look more closely at this remarkable man, let us suggest several classes of people to whom this series of studies will make a sp